Complete beginner-really interested in getting into the nail industry

[Katieg_]

I've always been interested in getting into the beauty industry especially becoming a nail technician. I want to run a little business on the side of my full time career as i am in a industry with large demand for constant immaculate nails and would like to gain a skill i could keep with me forever and keep on the side through pregnancy, kids etc etc.

I am a complete beginner and have been looking at the CND training which i will most defiantly do. However does it benefit to do a level 1/&2 in nail elsewhere to begin with? Price isn't too much of an issue as i want a good official qualification - i have been trying to google but the internet is vague, is it city and guilds? I would prefer a 1/2 week course as i am in a full time career so unable to attend college for a year.

Are there any books i could order on starting your own nail business?

In the future i would love to branch out to reflexology too but keep it simple for a few years and see how it goes.

I am based in the West Yorkshire area.

Very much looking forward to all your answers, help and my new venture!!

Thank you!!

 

[laurakate]

Check your local college for evening courses. You could do a level two qualification in nails which will include manicure and pedicure and extensions. You could do a course with CND afterwards.

It is possible to do your initial training with CND but I think it can be good to have a general qualification that will open you to using other brands.

Another exams board is vtct so you could google for private places that offer something like vtct level 2 nails in your area.